5.2       **Use and Operation**.  Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Lessee shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the use, operation and control of the Aircraft during the Term for each period commencing when the Aircraft has been delivered to Lessee and terminating when the Aircraft has been returned to Lessor as evidenced in the Delivery/Redelivery Log.  Lessee shall operate the Aircraft in accordance with the provisions of Part 91 of the FARs and shall not operate the Aircraft in commercial service, as a common carrier, or otherwise on a “for hire” basis.  Lessee agrees not to operate or locate the Aircraft, or, during its period(s) of possession, suffer the Aircraft to be operated or located, in any area excluded from coverage by any insurance policy in effect or required to be maintained hereunder with respect to the Aircraft, or in any war zone.  Lessee agrees not to operate the Aircraft or, during its period(s) of possession, permit the Aircraft to be operated except in operations for which Lessee is duly authorized, or to use or permit the Aircraft to be used for a purpose for which the Aircraft is not designed or reasonably suitable.  Lessee will not use or operate the Aircraft in violation of any applicable law, or contrary to any manufacturer’s operating manuals or instructions. Lessee shall not permit the Aircraft to be used for the carriage of any persons or property prohibited by law nor shall it be used during the existence of any known defect except in accordance with the FARs.